Crafting

I have quite a lot (masses!) of embroiderd vintage linens. Mostly tablecloths and tray cloths, some dressing table sets etc. which were made by my Mum, Granny and Mother in law. I really appreciate the work that went into them but don't use them and I am reluctant to put them to the fabric bank. I have "fussy cut" some of…

I want to change the color of my spectacle frames from Black the Bronze i think there are kits that you can buy where you can do the job yourself .I would not want to do it this way i would want it done by somebody who would do a professional job Anybody know anymore on the subject 

Hi all genuine post here. I have an idea that I want to write a book. I have the characters in my head. I just don’t know where to start. I realise there is virtually no chance of it ever being published but I still want to do it as a hobby. Is there any dedicated sites for this? Thanks all. 

I've just seen that John Lewis are offering free kids crafting events over the summer in all their shops (google John Lewis Events to find them).

Hello, I've got a white top which I never wear (white washes me out) so I want to dye it to a colour that's more "me". I've never dyed fabric before so would be grateful for advice on how to go about it. It seems quite simple to do, but what I'm not sure about is the composition of the top. The label says its 100% cotton…

Hi, I'm a new machine sewer. I tried to do some shirring yesterday on thin cotton three hole broderie anglaise. The elastic kept breaking, not sure why. I had it on standard machine tension, longest stitch and hand wound the elastic on the bobbin. I accidentally did an earlier bit of shirring on the shortest stitch and…

Anyone have a simple pattern to share with me, please? Much appreciated!

EDIT: Further comments no longer required as I have the answer from another forum. ********* I have some book-binding glue that I opened a few months ago and it's become too thick to spread. What can I use to thin it?

I'm starting to get into sewing and wondering if anyone had recommendations for good places to get fabric for sewing clothes? 

Just as the title says, as I've been looking online, sometimes I see silk crepe and sometimes crepe silk, so my question is, is there a difference or just how it's written?

I want to go back into arts and crafts to improve my mental well-being. I have this big idea for an art project that involves using crystal chips and mixed media, the problem is I can't seem to find a decent price for crystal chips especially ones without holes as they will ruin the aesthetic of the piece. I was just…

I am knitting soft toys and dolls clothes which I would like to sell at a craft fair. I have been told there are safety regulations that have to be followed and a certification. Is this true?

Really not sure where to put this thread so hoping this is right. i have an idea for a friends significant birthday. to create a personal cartoon portrait personal to the person of things that relate to him in a cartoon style, that would go on any shirt Almost like cutting load of stickers and making a portrait Where would…

Hi I was booked to do a two day food festival (craft stall) last august. We set on the friday evening, saturday was a washout due to a storm and the organisers cancelled at 9:30 am. Told would trade on the sunday. received email 10pm sat eve to say site was washed out and so cancelled. Turned up sunday morning to dismantle…

Hey gang, I've seen some vinyl record dividers online, basically strips of wood with an alphabet letter in the end. They're pretty pricey though, about 80 quid! Effectively I need strips of something, ideally stiff wood, which are about 25-30mm high, 13 inches long/35/40cm and thin - say 2mm. I'm looking for something…

I recently bought a Hobbycraft 12s machine but it has a tiny, flimsy foot pedal. I have been trying to find another one I can use but it is impossible to know what is compatible. I finally got some info (not from Hobbycraft who won't say) that Silver Viscount make the Hobbycraft machines. Hobbycraft can't even give me the…

Hi all Technically, this is moneysaving because I've had a pint bet (with my pal down the pub) on the placement of a question mark in a sentence such as this. This is a bit light hearted and not supposed to come across as formal or serious. I did have a quick browse on google but it's not 100% clear what the rules are when…

I am retired from work with a work pension (greater than £12.5k pa) - I am under state pension age. I have been selling items at a few local craft fairs and am now conscious maybe I should be looking at what I should be doing re tax etc. I need to weigh up whether its worth me continuing to do what effectively started as a…

Hi , another one of my crazy idea, I own a commercial unit ( for 12 years occupied for 11,5 years by 3 different tenants)which is going to be free in one month time , I advertise it on g……e in the last week and I am amazed that 500 people had a look at the ad on the website but only got 3 messages with very basic enquiry,…

As the title says I have knitted a poppy, its lovely but a bit big and I thought it might look nice felted, is there a good way to do this? I've put a cardigan in a too hot washing machine before which came out felted is it as easy as that? Everything I get when I try and google it is related to creating felt for use from…